Greek authorities announced the successful conclusion of an operation targeting drug trafficking in the Atikës region near Athens on April 8, 2026. During the operation, police seized a significant quantity of narcotics, totaling 300 kilograms of cocaine and hashish. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is 2.5 million euros.
As part of the operation, eight individuals were arrested. Three of those arrested are currently in custody following the discovery of the illicit substances. Authorities confiscated 26 kilograms of cocaine and 360 kilograms of cannabis during the operation.
The operation was initiated following the discovery of the large quantities of drugs. The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the arrested individuals and the ongoing investigation are expected to be released by Greek law enforcement. The seized narcotics are being processed as part of the investigation.